5 alternatives
n8n alternatives
Love the idea of n8n but not quite sold? You’re in good company. We rounded up the 5 alternatives our editors and readers keep coming back to in 2026.
For context, n8n costs Self-host free · Cloud from €24/mo and suits developers and technical teams who want control over automation.
The short version: 5 of these let you start for free, and 2 cost less.
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MakeFreemium
No reviews yetDrag modules onto a canvas and watch data flow through even the most tangled workflows.
- ✓ cheaper (from $9)
n8n vs MakeFree · from $9/mo - 2
ZapierFreemium
No reviews yetConnect the apps you already use and let automations, or AI agents, handle the busywork.
- ✓ cheaper (from $19.99)
- ✓ more people use it
n8n vs ZapierFree · from $19.99/mo - 3
LovableFreemium
No reviews yetChat your way from a rough idea to a live web app, no setup required.
- ✓ more people use it
Free · from $25/mo - 4
BubbleFreemium
No reviews yetA visual app builder for serious web apps, now with AI to help you get the first version on its feet.
- ✓ patient builders who want to create complex web apps without code
Free · from $29/mo - 5
ClayFreemium
No reviews yetA spreadsheet-style workspace for researching leads and writing personal outreach at scale.
- ✓ growth and revops folks who enjoy tinkering with data workflows
Free · from $149/mo
n8n alternatives: FAQ
What’s a good alternative to n8n?+
Start with Make — it’s the closest match. Zapier and Lovable are great too, depending on your budget.
Is there a free tool like n8n?+
Yes! Zapier, Lovable and Make won’t cost you anything to get started.
What’s cheaper than n8n?+
If $24 feels steep, look at Make ($9) and Zapier ($19.99).